D Link AP1525A1 Wi-Fi Booster User Manual

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iD-Link DAP-1525 User ManualD-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.TrademarksD-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.Copyright © 2011 by D-Link Systems, Inc.All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.Preface
iiD-Link DAP-1525 User ManualTable of ContentsPreface...........................................................................iTrademarks .............................................................. iProduct Overview ........................................................ 1Package Contents ...................................................1System Requirements ............................................. 1Introduction ..............................................................2Features .................................................................. 3Hardware Overview ................................................. 4Back View ..........................................................4Front View .......................................................... 5Hardware Overview ................................................. 6Bottom View ....................................................... 6Installation ....................................................................7Wireless Installation considerations ........................7Connection - AP Mode ............................................8Connection - Bridge Mode .......................................9One Touch AP Conguration ................................. 10Conguration ............................................................. 11Web-based Conguration Utility for AP Mode ....... 11Setup Wizard ................................................... 12Wireless Settings ............................................. 16LAN Setup ....................................................... 18LAN Setup ....................................................... 19Static IPv6 ....................................................19LAN Setup ....................................................... 20Auto-conguration ........................................20MAC Address Filter .......................................... 21Advanced Network ........................................... 22Guest Zone ......................................................23Schedule .......................................................... 24Admin ...............................................................25Time ................................................................. 26System ............................................................. 27Firmware .......................................................... 28System Check .................................................. 29Device Info ....................................................... 30Wireless ...........................................................31Logs .................................................................32Statistics .......................................................... 33IPv6 ..................................................................34Support ............................................................ 35Conguration ............................................................. 36Web-based Conguration Utility for Bridge Mode .36Setup Wizard ................................................... 37Wireless Settings ............................................. 41Wireless Mac Cloning ..................................41LAN Setup ....................................................... 42LAN Setup ....................................................... 43Static IPv6 ....................................................43LAN Setup ....................................................... 44Auto-conguration ........................................44Table of Contents
iiiD-Link DAP-1525 User ManualTable of ContentsSchedule .......................................................... 45Admin ...............................................................46Time ................................................................. 47System ............................................................. 48Firmware .......................................................... 49System Check .................................................. 50Device Info ....................................................... 51Logs .................................................................52IPv6 ..................................................................53Support ............................................................ 54Wireless Security.......................................................55What is WEP? .......................................................55What is WPA? .......................................................56Congure WEP (AP Mode) .................................... 57Congure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) .................... 58Congure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode) .................. 59Congure WEP (Bridge Mode) .............................. 60Congure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) ............... 61Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 62Using Windows Vista® ..............................................................................62Congure WPA/WPA2 ..................................... 63Connect Using WCN 2.0 .................................. 65Using Windows® XP ............................................... 66Congure WPA2-PSK ...................................... 67Troubleshooting ........................................................ 69Wireless Basics ......................................................... 71What is Wireless? ..................................................72Tips ........................................................................74Wireless Modes ..................................................... 75Networking Basics .................................................... 76Check your IP address ..........................................76Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 77Technical Specications........................................... 78
1D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewProduct OverviewPackage Contents• DAP-1525WirelessNSmartBeamAccessPoint• PowerAdapter• CAT5EEthernetCable• CD-ROMwithUserManualNote:UsingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwiththeDAP-1525willcausedamageandvoidthewarrantyforthisproduct.System Requirements• ComputerswithWindows®,Macintosh®,orLinux-basedoperatingsystemswithaninstalledEthernetadapter• InternetExplorerVersion6.0orhigher,Firefox3.0orhigher,orSafari3.0orhigher(forconguration)
2D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionTheDAP-1525isdesignedwithSmartBeamTechnologythatcanbeaddedtoanyexistingAccessPointtoinstantlyboostaWi-Fisignal.Thedeviceiswithswitchable802.11n2.4GHz/5GHzwirelessoperationbands,six-elementdirectionalantennas,4Gigabitports,BridgeandAccessPointmodesupport,andmultipleSSIDsupportfordifferentapplications.
3D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview• FasterWirelessNetworking-TheDAP-1525providesupto300Mbps*wirelessconnectionwithother802.11nwirelessclients.Thiscapabilityallowsuserstoparticipateinreal-timeactivitiesonline,suchasvideostreaming,onlinegaming,andreal-timeaudio.Theperformanceofthis802.11nwirelessaccesspointgivesyouthefreedomofwirelessnetworkingatspeeds650%fasterthan802.11g.• Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Devices - The DAP-1525 is still fully compatible with the IEEE802.11a/b/gstandard,soitcanconnectwithexisting802.11a/b/gPCI,USB,andCardBusadapters.• AdvancedFirewallFeatures-TheWeb-baseduserinterfacedisplaysanumberofadvancednetworkmanagementfeaturesincludingContentFiltering,whichallowseasilyappliedcontentlteringbasedonMACaddress.• WPSPBC-Wi-FiProtectedSetupPushButtonCongurationisabuttonthatcanbepressedtoaddthedevicetoanexistingnetworkortocreateanewnetwork.• OneTouchAPConguration-supporttoexchangeorlearnthewirelessprolefromanotheraccesspoint.• WPSPIN-(Wi-FiProtectedSetupPersonalIdenticationNumber)APINisauniquenumberthatcanbeusedtoaddtheaccesspointtoanexistingnetworkortocreateanewnetwork.ThedefaultPINmaybeprintedonthebottomoftheaccesspoint.Forextrasecurity,anewPINcanbegenerated.YoucanrestorethedefaultPINatanytime.OnlytheAdministrator(“admin”account)canchangeorresetthePIN.• User-friendlySetupWizard-Throughitseasy-to-useWeb-baseduserinterface,theDAP-1525letsyoucontrolwhatinformationisaccessibletothoseonthewirelessnetwork,whetherfromtheInternetorfromyourcompany’sserver.CongureyourAccessPointtoyourspecicsettingswithinminutes.* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Final 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.Features
4D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewPower ReceptorReceptor for the supplied power adapter.USB PortUse to connect to USB 2.0 printer sharing application.Hardware OverviewBack ViewEthernet PortsIn AP mode, the Ethernet port is used to connect to your switch/router. In Client mode, the Ethernet port is used to connect your computer to a wireless network.Mode SwitchUse to switch among 2.4GHz AP, 5GHz AP, and Bridge mode.
5D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewFront ViewWireless LED (AP Mode)A solid green light indicates the device is ready to link.WPS ButtonPress the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will ash green while a WPS connection is being established. The button will light green for 5 seconds if a successful WPS connection has been made. Wireless LED (Bridge Mode)A solid green light indicates a link has been established. A blinking green indicates the device is fail to connect to the AP.Power LED Press the button to power on the device. The LED lights solid green to indicate the power is on. Press the button again to turn it off.
6D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewBottom ViewReset ButtonPress the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings.
7D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationThis section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Do not place the Access Point in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Wireless Installation considerationsThe D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:1.KeepthenumberofwallsandceilingsbetweentheD-Linkaccesspointandothernetworkdevicestoaminimum.Eachwallorceilingcanreduceyouradapter’srangefrom3-90feet(1-30meters.)Positionyourdevicessothatthenumberofwallsorceilingsisminimized.2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices.A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a45-degreeangleappearstobealmost3feet(1meter)thick.Ata2-degreeangleitlooksover42feet(14meters)thick!Positiondevicessothatthesignalwilltravelstraightthroughawallorceiling(insteadofatanangle)forbetterreception.3.BuildingMaterialsmakeadifference.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhaveanegativeeffectonrange.Trytopositionaccesspoints,wirelessAccessPoints,andcomputerssothatthesignalpassesthroughdrywalloropendoorways.Materialsandobjectssuchasglass,steel,metal,wallswithinsulation,water(shtanks),mirrors,lecabinets,brick,andconcretewilldegradeyourwirelesssignal.4.Keepyourproductaway(atleast3-6feetor1-2meters)fromelectricaldevicesorappliancesthatgenerateRFnoise.5.Ifyouareusing2.4GHz cordlessphonesorX-10(wirelessproductssuch asceilingfans,lights,andhomesecuritysystems),yourwirelessconnectionmaydegradedramaticallyordropcompletely.Makesureyour2.4GHzphonebaseisasfarawayfromyourwirelessdevicesaspossible.Thebasetransmitsasignalevenifthephoneinnotinuse.Installation
8D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationConnection - AP ModeTo use the DAP-1525 in AP Mode, follow the steps below:1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your home or ofce. 2. Connect the cable properly or install the modem.3. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point.4. Connect the DAP-1525’s Ethernet port to your LAN. 5. Move the switch to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode. 6. Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook’s wireless adapter.
9D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationConnection - Bridge ModeTo use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below:1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your home or ofce. 2. Connect the cable properly or install the modem.3. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point.4. Move the switch to Bridge Mode. 5. Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook’s wired adapter.
10D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationOne Touch AP ConfigurationDAP-1525 supports One Touch AP Conguration. This feature makes DAP-1525 to have the ability to exchange or learn the wireless prole from another wireless router or access point.1. Press the WPS button on your existing router or access point. WPS LED will ash.2. Press the WPS button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds to start One Touch AP Conguration.3. When One Touch AP Conguration is complete, the DAP-1525 will have the same wireless settings as the existing router or access point.
11D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationConfigurationThis section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless Access Point using the Web-based conguration utility.Web-based Configuration Utility for AP ModeTo access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address eld.Type Admin in the User Name eld and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. Click the Login button to log in to the Access Point.If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
12D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSetup WizardClick Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly congure your access point.A welcome window appears. Click the Next button to continue.
13D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationClick the WPS radio button if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click the Manual radio button if you want to congure the network manually. For Manual conguration, skip to page 15.Click the Next button to continue.Select PIN to enter the PIN number from other wireless device to connect to your network.For PBC conguration, skip to page 14.Click Connect to continue.Start WPS on the wireless device that you are adding to your wireless network to complete the setup.
14D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect PBC to use the Push Button Conguration in order to connect to your network.Click Connect to continue.Press the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete thesetup.
15D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect Manual as the conguration method to set up your network manually.Click Next to continueEnter a network name (SSID). Tick the Assign a network key check box to manually enter a WPA key between 8 and 63 characters. Deselect the Assign a network key check box to automatically assign a network key.Click Next to continue.This window displays the settings.Click the Save button to save the settings.
16D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWireless SettingsTick the check box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, de-select the check box to disable all the wireless functions. Use the drop-down menu to select the time to enable the wireless function, or click the New Schedule button to create a new time period.Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP-1525 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1525. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be grayed out.Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (automatic) for best performance.Use the drop-down menu to select the wireless mode among 802.11n only, 802.11 Mixed (b/g) only and 802.11 Mixed (b/g/n) in 2.4GHz Band, or 802.11a only, 802.11n only and 802.11 Mixed (a/n) in 5 GHz Band.Enable Wireless:Wireless Network Name:Enable Auto Channel Selection:Wireless Channel:Transmission Rate:Wireless Mode:
17D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationUse the drop-down menu to select the Operating frequency band. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Tick this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n congurations.Enabling Hidden Mode is another way to secure your network. With this option enabled, no wireless clients will be able to see your wireless network when they perform a scan to see what’s available. In order for your wireless devices to connect to your Access Point, you will need to manually enter the Wireless Network Name on each device. This function is not available when WPS enabled.Refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for more information regarding wireless security.Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.Bandwidth:WMM Enable:Enable Hidden Wireless:Security Mode:Enable:
18D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLAN SetupThis section will allow you to change the internal network settings of the Access Point and to congure the Static settings.Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network.Enter the IP address of the Access Point. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50.If you change the IP address, once you click Save Settings, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the conguration utility.Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.Enter the default gateway IP address.Enter the primary DNS server IP address.Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.Use the drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode connected to the IPv6 Internet.Device Name:LAN Connection type:IPv4 Address:Subnet Mask:Default Gateway:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:My IPv6 Connection is:
19D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLAN SetupStatic IPv6Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your Internet Service Provider.Enter the IPv6 subnet prex length.Enter the default gateway IP address.Enter the primary DNS server IP address.Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.IPv6 Address:Subnet Prefix Length:Default Gateway:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Static IPv6 to see the following conguration.
20D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLAN SetupAuto-configurationClick the raio button to directly obtain IPv6 DNS server automatically.Click the raio button the enter IPv6 DNS server manually.Enter the primary DNS server IP address.Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.Obtain IPv6 DNS Servers automatically:Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) to see the following conguration.
21D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWhen Turn MAC Filtering OFF is selected, MAC addresses are not used to control network access. When Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access. When Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network.Enter a description of the filtering rule in the Description eld and enter the MAC address to add the rule. Click the corresponding clear button to delete the rule.Configure MAC Filtering below:Rules:MAC Address FilterThe MAC address lter section can be used to lter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.
22D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationAdvanced NetworkUser the drop-down menu to select the transmit power of the antennas.WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients.This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection. We recommend enabling this if you often use multicast services such as video conference and streaming audio/video.Transmit Power:WMM Enable:IGMP Snooping:This window is used to change the advanced LAN settings.
23D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationGuest ZoneTick the check box to enable guest zone. Use the drop-down menu to select the time for enabling the function. Click New Schedule to congure the schedule that can apply to this function.Display the wireless band status.Enter a name using up to 32 characters for the wireless network. This is case-sensitive.Refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for more information regarding wireless security.Tick the check box to prevent the guest clients from accessing other guests in the guest zone.Tick the check box to enable routing between ths host and guest zone.Enable Guest Zone:Wireless Band:Wireless Network Name:Security Mode:Enable Guest Zones Clients Isolation:Enable Routing Between Zones:The guest zone provide a separate network zone for guest to access the Internet.
24D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationScheduleEnter a name for your new schedule.Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day.Check All Day - 24 hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule.The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule.Name:Day(s):Time:Schedule Rules List:
25D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationAdminEnter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings.Retype the new password for the Administrator Login Name. Tick the check box to enable Graphical Authentication.Password:Verify Password:Enable Graphical Authentication:The “admin” account has the read and write access right. You can also enable Remote Management.
26D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationTimeSelect the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.Tick the check box to enable Daylight Saving Time.Click this button to set the device’s time the same to local PC. Tick the check box to enable the device to automatically synchronize with a D-Link NTP Server. NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server.Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from the drop-down menu. The DAP-1525 will then synchronize its clock to be the same time as the D-Link Internet time server. Click the Update Now button to synchronize with the D-Link Internet time server immediatley.To manually input the time, use the drop-down menus to enter the values in these elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Time Zone:Enable Daylight Saving:Sync your computer’s time settings:Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Internet time server:NTP Server Used:Set the Time and Date Manually:The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be congured to automatically adjust the time when needed.Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made.
27D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSystemUse this option to save the current Access Point conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a le dialog, where you can select a location and le name for the settings. Use this option to load previously saved Access Point configuration settings. First, use the Browse control to nd a previously save le of conguration settings. Then, click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the Access Point. Click the Restore Device button to restore all conguration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the Access Point was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current Access Point conguration settings, use the Save button above. Click to reboot the access point.Click the Clear button to restore the device back to the English interface version and remove other languages installed for the system web pages. Save Settings To Local Hard Drive:Load Settings From Local Hard Drive:Restore To Factory Default Settings:Reboot The Device:Clear Language Pack:
28D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationFirmwareDisplays the current rmware version.Displays the current rmware date.After you have downloaded the new rmware, click the Browse control to locate the rmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the rmware upgrade.This function allows the user to transfer the language of web user interface from English to their own language by upgrading the language pack. Click the Browse button to locate the desired language pack on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade.Current Firmware Version:Current Firmware Date:Firmware Upgrade:Language Pack Upgrade:You can upgrade the rmware of the access point here. Please check the D-Link support site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com or simply click the Check Now button located in the Firmware Information section. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update.
29D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSystem CheckThe Ping Test / IPv6 Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the host name or IP/IPv6 address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping.The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.Ping Test / IPv6 Ping Test:Ping Result:The System Check feature allows you to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and Internet interface.
30D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationDevice InfoThis page displays the current information for the DAP-1525. It will display the LAN and Wireless information, in addition to the rmware version and date the rmware was last updated.General:LAN:Wireless LAN:Displays the access point’s time and rmware version.Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point.Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
31D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWirelessSSID:MAC Address:Uptime:Mode:RSSI:Displays the wireless network name.The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client.Displays the amount of time the wireless client has been connected to the access point.The transmission standard being used by the client. Values are 11a, 11b, 11g, 11ng or 11na for 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n respectively.This is a relative measure of signal quality. The value is expressed as a percentage of theoretical best quality. Signal quality can be reduced by distance, by interference from other radio-frequency sources (such as cordless telephones or neighboring wireless networks), and by obstacles between the access point and the wireless device.The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point.
32D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLogsSave Log File To Local Hard Drive:Log Type & Level:Log Files:Click the Save button to save the access point to a log le on your computer.Use the radio buttons to select Log type and level.Displays log events. Click the Clear button to delete all the records.The access point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the access point logs. You can dene what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view. This access point also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log les to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.
33D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationStatisticsThe Statistics page displays all of the LAN and Wireless packets transmit and receive statistics.TX Packet Numbers:RX Packet Numbers:TX Packets Dropped:RX Packets Dropped:TX Packets Bytes:RX Packets Bytes:The total number of packets sent from the access point.The total number of packets received by the access point.Displays the number of packets that were dropped while sending, due to errors, collisions, or access point resource limitations.Displays the number of packets that weredroppedwhilereceiving,duetoerrors,collisions,oraccesspointresourcelimitations.Displays the number of bytes that were sentfromtheaccesspoint.Displaysthenumberofbytesthatwerereceivedbytheaccesspoint.
34D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIPv6The IPv6 page displays the detailed IPv6 network connection.IPv6 Connection Type:LAN IPv6 Address:IPv6 Default Gateway:LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:Displays IPv6 connection type.Displays LAN IPv6 address.Displays the IPv6 address of the default gateway.DisplaystheLANIPv6link-localaddress.DisplaystheIPv6addressoftheprimaryDNSserver.Displays the IPv6 address of the secondaryDNSserver.
35D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSupportThis page provides all the helpful support information of the Access Point.
36D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationConfigurationThis section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless Access Point using the Web-based conguration utility.Web-based Configuration Utility for Bridge ModeTo access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address eld.Type Admin in the User Name eld and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. Click the Login button to log in to the Access Point.If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
37D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSetup WizardClick Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly congure your access point.A welcome window appears. Click the Next button to continue.
38D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationClick the WPS radio button if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click the Manual radio button if you want to congure the network manually. For Manual conguration, skip to page 38.Click the Next button to continue.Press the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete thesetup.Select Manual as the conguration method to set up your network manually.Click Next to continue
39D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of the AP or click the Site Survey button to nd the AP.Click Next to continue.If clicking Site Survey, the following screen will be displayed.Find your access point from the list and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue.
40D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.If you choose WPA or WPA2, enter the WPA/WPA2 Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.The following screen opens to indicate that you have successfully saved your new settings.
41D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWireless SettingsTick the check box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, de-select the check box to disable all the wireless functions. Use the drop-down menu to select the time to enable the wireless function, or click the New Schedule button to create a new time period.Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of the AP, or click the Site Survey button to nd the AP.Select the Band Width:20/40 MHz (Auto) - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.Refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for more information regarding wireless security.Enable Wireless:Wireless Network Name:Band Width:Security Mode:Wireless Mac CloningEnabling this option allows the user to manually assign the source MAC address to packets forwarded by the DAP-1525. If not manually assigned, the packet’s source MAC address field will be automatically selected as the DAP-1525’s MAC address.Enter the desired MAC address connected to your DAP-1525 to enable the clone function.ClicktheScanbuttontosearchforallavailabledevicesconnectedtoyourDAP-1525’sEthernetports.MAC Address:Scan:
42D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLAN SetupThis section will allow you to change the local network settings of the bridge and to congure the Static settings.Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network.Enter the IP address of the Access Point. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50.If you change the IP address, once you click Save Settings, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the conguration utility.Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.Enter the default gateway IP address.Enter the primary DNS server IP address.Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.Use the drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode connected to the IPv6 Internet.Device Name:LAN Connection type:IPv4 Address:Subnet Mask:Default Gateway:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:My IPv6 Connection is:
43D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLAN SetupStatic IPv6Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your Internet Service Provider.Enter the IPv6 subnet prex length.Enter the default gateway IP address.Enter the primary DNS server IP address.Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.IPv6 Address:Subnet Prefix Length:Default Gateway:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Static IPv6 to see the following conguration.
44D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLAN SetupAuto-configurationClick the raio button to directly obtain IPv6 DNS server automatically.Click the raio button the enter IPv6 DNS server manually.Enter the primary DNS server IP address.Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.Obtain IPv6 DNS Servers automatically:Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) to see the following conguration.
45D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationScheduleEnter a name for your new schedule.Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day.Check All Day - 24 hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule.The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule.Name:Day(s):Time:Schedule Rules List:
46D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationAdminEnter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings.Retype the new password for the Administrator Login Name. Tick the check box to enable Graphical Authentication.Password:Verify Password:Enable Graphical Authentication:The “admin” account has the read and write access right. You can also enable Remote Management.
47D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationTimeSelect the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.Tick the check box to enable Daylight Saving Time.Click this button to set the device’s time the same to local PC. Tick the check box to enable the device to automatically synchronize with a D-Link NTP Server. NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server.Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from the drop-down menu. The DAP-1525 will then synchronize its clock to be the same time as the D-Link Internet time server. Click the Update Now button to synchronize with the D-Link Internet time server immediatley.To manually input the time, use the drop-down menus to enter the values in these elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Time Zone:Enable Daylight Saving:Sync your computer’s time settings:Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Internet time server:NTP Server Used:Set the Time and Date Manually:The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be congured to automatically adjust the time when needed.Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made.
48D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSystemUse this option to save the current Access Point conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a le dialog, where you can select a location and le name for the settings. Use this option to load previously saved Access Point configuration settings. First, use the Browse control to nd a previously save le of conguration settings. Then, click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the Access Point. Click the Restore Device button to restore all conguration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the Access Point was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current Access Point conguration settings, use the Save button above. Click to reboot the access point.Click the Clear button to restore the device back to the English interface version and remove other languages installed for the system web pages. Save Settings To Local Hard Drive:Load Settings From Local Hard Drive:Restore To Factory Default Settings:Reboot The Device:Clear Language Pack:
49D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationFirmwareDisplays the current rmware version.Displays the current rmware date.After you have downloaded the new rmware, click the Browse control to locate the rmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the rmware upgrade.This function allows the user to transfer the language of web user interface from English to their own language by upgrading the language pack. Click the Browse button to locate the desired language pack on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade.Current Firmware Version:Current Firmware Date:Firmware Upgrade:Language Pack Upgrade:You can upgrade the rmware of the access point here. Please check the D-Link support site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com or simply click the Check Now button located in the Firmware Information section. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update.
50D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSystem CheckThe Ping Test / IPv6 Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the host name or IP/IPv6 address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping.The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.Ping Test / IPv6 Ping Test:Ping Result:The System Check feature allows you to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and Internet interface.
51D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationDevice InfoThis page displays the current information for the DAP-1525. It will display the LAN and Wireless information, in addition to the rmware version and date the rmware was last updated.General:LAN:Wireless LAN:Displays the access point’s time and rmware version.Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point.Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
52D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationLogsSave Log File To Local Hard Drive:Log Type & Level:Log Files:Click the Save button to save the access point to a log le on your computer.Use the radio buttons to select Log type and level.Displays log events. Click the Clear button to delete all the records.The access point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the access point logs. You can dene what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view. This access point also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log les to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.
53D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIPv6The IPv6 page displays the detailed IPv6 network connection.IPv6 Connection Type:LAN IPv6 Address:IPv6 Default Gateway:LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address:Primary DNS Server:Secondary DNS Server:Displays IPv6 connection type.Displays LAN IPv6 address.Displays the IPv6 address of the default gateway.DisplaystheLANIPv6link-localaddress.DisplaystheIPv6addressoftheprimaryDNSserver.Displays the IPv6 address of the secondaryDNSserver.
54D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSupportThis page provides all the helpful support information of the Access Point.
55D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityWireless SecurityThis section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1525 offers the following types of security:What is WEP?WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be dened so that you can change keys easily.• WEP(WiredEquivalentPrivacy)• WPA(Wi-FiProtectedAccess)• WPA2(Wi-FiProtectedAccess2)• WPA-PSK(Pre-SharedKey)• WPA2-PSK(Pre-SharedKey)
56D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityWhat is WPA?WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).The 2 major improvements over WEP: • ImproveddataencryptionthroughtheTemporalKeyIntegrityProtocol(TKIP).TKIPscramblesthekeysusingahashingalgorithmand,byaddinganintegrity-checkingfeature,ensuresthatthekeyshaven’tbeentamperedwith.WPA2isbasedon802.11iandusesAdvancedEncryptionStandard(AES)insteadofTKIP.• Userauthentication,whichisgenerallymissinginWEP,throughtheextensibleauthenticationprotocol(EAP).WEPregulatesaccesstoawirelessnetworkbasedonacomputer’shardware-specicMACaddress,whichisrelativelysimpletobesniffedoutandstolen.EAPisbuiltonamoresecurepublic-keyencryptionsystemtoensurethatonlyauthorizednetworkuserscanaccessthenetwork.WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless Access Point or access point.WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
57D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityConfigure WEP (AP Mode)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on the left side.2. Select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic) in the Security Mode drop-down menu in the Wireless Security Mode section.3. Next to WEP Encryption in the WEP section, select the level of encryption (64-bit or 128-bit). Hex - (recommended) Letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid.4. Next to Default WEP Key and the rst selection in the drop-down menu, WEP Key 1. Enter a WEP key that you create in the WEP Key value and Verify WEP Key value elds. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter up to 4 different keys using the Default WEP Key drop-down menu.5. Select Open or Shared Key from the Authentication drop-down menu.6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point.
58D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityConfigure WPA-Personal (AP Mode)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browserand entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on the left side.2. Select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced) from the Security Mode drop-down menu.3. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the Cipher Type drop-down menu. If you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES.4. Select PSK from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu.5. Enter a key (passphrase) in the Network Key eld. The key is entered as a pass-phrase in either ASCII or HEX format. If using ASCII format the pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. If using HEX format the pass-phrase must be 64 characters. The ASCII or HEX pass-phrase must be the same at both ends of the wireless connection.6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the Access Point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Access Point.
59D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityConfigure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browserand entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on the left side.2. Select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced) from the Security Mode drop-down menu.3. 3. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the Cipher Type drop-down menu. If you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES.4. Select EAP from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu.5. Enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server in the RADIUS Server IP Address eld.6. Enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server in the Port eld.7. Enter the security key in the Shared Secret eld.8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the Access Point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Access Point.
60D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityConfigure WEP (Bridge Mode)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on the left side.2. Select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic) in the Security Mode drop-down menu in the Wireless Security Mode section.3. Next to WEP Encryption in the WEP section, select the level of encryption (64-bit or 128-bit). Hex - (recommended) Letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid.4. Next to Default WEP Key and the rst selection in the drop-down menu, WEP Key 1. Enter a WEP key that you create in the WEP Key value and Verify WEP Key value elds. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter up to 4 different keys using the Default WEP Key drop-down menu.5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point.
61D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityConfigure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Access Point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on the left side.2. Select Enable WPA Wireless Security, or Enable WPA2 Wireless Security from the Security Mode drop-down menu.3. Select TKIP, or AES from the Cipher Type drop-down menu.4. Select PSK from the PSK drop-down menu.5. Enter a key (passphrase) in the Network Key eld. The key is entered as a pass-phrase in either ASCII or HEX format. If using ASCII format the pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. If using HEX format the pass-phrase must be 64 characters. The ASCII or HEX pass-phrase must be the same at both ends of the wireless connection.6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the Access Point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Access Point.
62D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows Vista®Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. orThe utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
63D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConfigure WPA/WPA2It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless Access Point or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network.
64D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Access Point and click Connect.It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless Access Point.
65D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect Using WCN 2.0The Access Point supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to congure the Access Point or third party software.When you rst set up the Access Point, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets of Wi-Fi protection, the Access Point must be both enabled and congured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually congure. If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the Access Point and click the Enable checkbox in the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup window. Use the Current PIN that is displayed in the PIN Settings section of Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup window or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are nished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-congured Access Point.
66D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® XPWindows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 3 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. orRight-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
67D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConfigure WPA2-PSKIt is recommended to enable WPA2-PSK on your wireless Access Point or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA2-PSK key being used.2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
68D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA2-PSK passphrase and click Connect.It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless Access Point.
69D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 6 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1525. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screen shots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)1. Why can’t I access the Web-based conguration utility?When entering the IP address of the D-Link Access Point (192.168.0.50 for example), you are not connecting to a Website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the Web-based utility. • Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled Web browser. We recommend the following: • InternetExplorer6.0orhigher• Mozilla3.0orhigher• GoogleChrome2.0orhigher• AppleSafari3.0orhigher(withJava1.3.1orhigher)• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on.• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les included with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.
70D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualSection 6 - Troubleshooting• Congure your Internet settings:• GotoStart>Settings>ControlPanel.Double-clicktheInternetOptionsIcon.FromtheSecuritytab,clickthebuttontorestorethesettingstotheirdefaults.• ClicktheConnectiontabandsetthedial-upoptiontoNeverDialaConnection.ClicktheLANSettingsbutton.Makesurenothingischecked.ClickOK.• GototheAdvancedtabandclickthebuttontorestorethesesettingstotheirdefaults.ClickOKthreetimes.• CloseyourWebbrowser(ifopen)andopenit.• Access the Web management. Open your Web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link Access Point in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the Web management. • If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the Access Point for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.2. What can I do if I forgot my password?If you forgot your password, you must reset your Access Point. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.To reset the Access Point, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the Access Point powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the Access Point will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the Access Point. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty.
71D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and ofce environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial for many users. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point is a device used to provide this link.Wireless Basics
72D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWhat is Wireless?Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or ofce network.Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)In a wireless local area network, a device called an access point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
73D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away.Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, ofce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.Home• Giveseveryoneathomebroadbandaccess• SurftheWeb,checke-mail,instantmessage,andetc.• Getsridofthecablesaroundthehouse• Simpleandeasytouse Small Ofce and Home Ofce• Stayontopofeverythingathomeasyouwouldatofce• Remotelyaccessyourofcenetworkfromhome• ShareInternetconnectionandprinterwithmultiplecomputers• Noneedtodedicateofcespace
74D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWhere is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.Using a D-Link CardBus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.TipsHere are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.Centralize your Access Point or access point Make sure you place the Access Point/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the Access Point/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the Access Point/access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
75D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsSecurity Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the Access Point. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure–AllwirelessclientswillconnecttoanaccesspointorwirelessAccessPoint.• Ad-Hoc–Directlyconnectingtoanothercomputer,forpeer-to-peercommunication,usingwirelessnetworkadaptersoneachcomputer,suchastwoormorewirelessnetworkCardBusadapters.An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless Access Point. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless Access Point or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless CardBus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.Wireless Modes
76D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsNetworking BasicsCheck your IP addressAfter you install your adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless Access Point) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.)At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your Access Point. Some rewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
77D-Link DAP-1525 User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsStatically Assign an IP addressIf you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/Access Point, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:Step 1Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections.Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.Step 2Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.Step 3Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.Step 4Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your Access Point. Example: If the Access Point´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.50, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 1 and 99, except 50. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your Access Point (192.168.0.50). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your Access Point (192.168.0.50). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.Step 5Click OK twice to save your settings.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Caution: (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and (iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. NOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Avertissement: Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (iii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la
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